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Long March 10 fires for the first time and splashes down at sea — China's Moon rocket is very real now

Original: China successfully completes low-altitude Long March-10 test, marking major breakthrough in manned lunar exploration

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Global Times reports from Wenchang. Four technical firsts confirmed: first LM-10 prototype ignition, first maximum dynamic pressure abort test in Chinese space history, first maritime splashdown of both crewed capsule and rocket first stage, first use of the new Wenchang lunar launch pad. LM-10 adopts "three-and-a-half-stage" configuration, 90m tall, 2,700 tons liftoff thrust — China's largest vehicle and only one capable of translunar crewed missions.

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